[Mountain_Commando]

Originally Posted by brikabrak

Looks 100 times better than the first attempt.

Perfect actually.

Thread must have broke at 7-8 O'clock on the wheel but I'm sure no one will notice.

Great configuration.

Thanks mate.

Yes you're right, it's at about 8'o clock. Though its easier to see in a pic with flash than in natural ambient light.

[trilax59]

Anyone know how far back this connecting piece should go?

[brikabrak]

Originally Posted by trilax59

Anyone know how far back this connecting piece should go?

pretty far, almost entirely behind the wheel.

It should line up with a crack / crevasse at the bottom of the wheel

[trilax59]

Originally Posted by brikabrak

pretty far, almost entirely behind the wheel.

It should line up with a crack / crevasse at the bottom of the wheel

Any tips for tucking in the bottom part without removing the airbag? Having trouble figuring out how to the wrap all the way around with that connected part. Would it be easier or better if I mad a cut in it and then trimmed the excess?

[brikabrak]

Originally Posted by trilax59

Any tips for tucking in the bottom part without removing the airbag? Having trouble figuring out how to the wrap all the way around with that connected part. Would it be easier or better if I mad a cut in it and then trimmed the excess?

You don't tuck in the bottom part. I'll take some pictures later.

edit: maybe you can tuck it, I will let you know.

[Mountain_Commando]

Originally Posted by trilax59

Any tips for tucking in the bottom part without removing the airbag? Having trouble figuring out how to the wrap all the way around with that connected part. Would it be easier or better if I mad a cut in it and then trimmed the excess?

Do NOT cut! It will look butchered.

If you're not removing the airbag, use the plastic trim tool provided with the Mewant kit or better yet a thin screwdriver to tuck in the excess. But be advised, it's a real tight fit and you're really better off doing it proper and removing the airbag/steering cover first.

EDIT: You're actually supposed to start sewing from the bottom. A 'dry fit' makes it seem the cover won't fit perfectly, but it will when you sew all the way around. But again, a perfect fit will only occur if you've removed the airbag and cover first.

[KevDon92]

How is the Alcantara holding up for you guys?

[jh_f30]

Originally Posted by KevDon92

How is the Alcantara holding up for you guys?

Just cleaned mine yesterday, it was getting a bit matted and grimy. Almost as good as new. So far so good.

[KevDon92]

Originally Posted by jh_f30

Just cleaned mine yesterday, it was getting a bit matted and grimy. Almost as good as new. So far so good.

Would you do it over again if you had the choice? Also, what guide did you use to remove the wheel/trim? Thanks!

[jh_f30]

Yeah, for sure. I originally wanted the Alcantara M Performance wheel with the flat bottom designed for the sport airbag, but the cheapest I found it was around $750. The wrap was about $50 and got me about 75-80% of the way there.

I personally really like the alcantara feel and since it's wrapped around the existing leather, it thickens the rim a good amount, which I also like. Just be warned that it'll take a good chunk of time to do it well, but for me, the 3-4 hours it took me is well worth the $700 I saved. (Side note: the M Performance wheel has grey stitching, the red stitching on the wrap I got matches my Sport Line interior).

I used this video's method to remove the wheel. Couldn't for the life of me get the airbag off using the little slits.

Removing the controls/trim is pretty straight forward after that. Just need a torx bit screwdriver (I think it's T20 but don't quote me on that). I personally think wheel removal is the way to go so you can stitch in a comfortable, well-lit area as opposed to the dark, cramped, awkwardly angled prospect of doing it from the driver's seat.

[KevDon92]

It’s only $35 from AliExpress right now. I may try it rather than pay the $200 plus shipping both ways from Cobywheel

[KevDon92]

Originally Posted by jh_f30

Just cleaned mine yesterday, it was getting a bit matted and grimy. Almost as good as new. So far so good.

Could you post a picture or two of the back of the wheel by the paddle shifters? It looks like the cover doesn’t line up too well there. Thanks!

[jh_f30]

Originally Posted by KevDon92

Could you post a picture or two of the back of the wheel by the paddle shifters? It looks like the cover doesn’t line up too well there. Thanks!

Here's what I could get while sitting in the driver's seat. Not the best pics, but hope they help. Again, it's not absolutely perfect, but for the amount saved and the fact that I never see the back, it's good enough for me.

[KevDon92]

Does the part between the side spoke and airbag on each side both you? It seems like the material isn’t long enough to properly tuck on the corner there?

[jh_f30]

Originally Posted by KevDon92

Does the part between the side spoke and airbag on each side both you? It seems like the material isn’t long enough to properly tuck on the corner there?

Not really. I don't really look at it all that much. I could probably get in there with some contact adhesive and pull tight to clean it up, but I don't really have an issue with it. Also, I trimmed it a bit to try to get a cleaner tuck, so I might have been a little overzealous with that.

I mean, really for $50, it's worth a shot. Works for me, but I keep in mind that it was $50 and not $200-750. Try it, if you don't like it, drop the extra cash for a professionally wrapped wheel. I'd say, with the potential cost savings, it's at least worth the attempt. It's not a huge investment, imo.

[Pittcrew]

Originally Posted by jh_f30

Here's what I could get while sitting in the driver's seat. Not the best pics, but hope they help. Again, it's not absolutely perfect, but for the amount saved and the fact that I never see the back, it's good enough for me.

The carbon fiber in the pictures, are those your paddle shifters? If so where did you get them?
Thanks

[jh_f30]

Originally Posted by Pittcrew

The carbon fiber in the pictures, are those your paddle shifters? If so where did you get them?
Thanks

Yes. I think I got em from aliexpress. Found these for reference:

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/328897...Q1544142777076

[KevDon92]

Originally Posted by jh_f30

Yeah, for sure. I originally wanted the Alcantara M Performance wheel with the flat bottom designed for the sport airbag, but the cheapest I found it was around $750. The wrap was about $50 and got me about 75-80% of the way there.

I personally really like the alcantara feel and since it's wrapped around the existing leather, it thickens the rim a good amount, which I also like. Just be warned that it'll take a good chunk of time to do it well, but for me, the 3-4 hours it took me is well worth the $700 I saved. (Side note: the M Performance wheel has grey stitching, the red stitching on the wrap I got matches my Sport Line interior).

I used this video's method to remove the wheel. Couldn't for the life of me get the airbag off using the little slits.

Removing the controls/trim is pretty straight forward after that. Just need a torx bit screwdriver (I think it's T20 but don't quote me on that). I personally think wheel removal is the way to go so you can stitch in a comfortable, well-lit area as opposed to the dark, cramped, awkwardly angled prospect of doing it from the driver's seat.

I can’t for the life of me get the airbag off going by that video. I get a screwdriver on the tab, but the airbag doesn’t move

[jh_f30]

Originally Posted by KevDon92

I can’t for the life of me get the airbag off going by that video. I get a screwdriver on the tab, but the airbag doesn’t move

You gotta pull pretty hard. Make sure you battery is disconnected.

[Billfitz]

Originally Posted by KevDon92

I can’t for the life of me get the airbag off going by that video. I get a screwdriver on the tab, but the airbag doesn’t move

Use a plastic trim removal wedge to pry up the air bag while releasing the tab. Don't over do it, lift it just enough so that the tab stays released. Leave the wedge in place, use a second wedge to repeat on the other side. When both tabs are released apply equal pressure to both wedges to remove the bag.

[KevDon92]

So some are saying to pull hard on the airbag and others are saying not to. I just don’t want to damage anything

[jh_f30]

Originally Posted by KevDon92

So some are saying to pull hard on the airbag and others are saying not to. I just don’t want to damage anything

Pull it. I've done it 3 times. It's wedged in there pretty good. Just make sure the spring clip is free.